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Shoplifting is often a minor offense—until it becomes a potential felony charge. Perhaps you accidentally fail to scan an item at a store’s self-check-out. Or maybe your child gets pressured into shoplifting for fun. Whatever the case may be, a shoplifting charge can...
Shoplifting incidents with groups can be hard for parents to handle. Parents need to know the legal differences between actively participating and being an accomplice. This understanding helps parents know the possible consequences their child might face in Georgia....
The old adage "if it seems too good to be true, it probably is" holds particular weight when purchasing items at suspiciously low prices. Many individuals find themselves in legal trouble for unknowingly receiving stolen goods. When facing theft crime charges,...
Have you ever found a wallet on the ground or a phone lying on a bench? While the initial reaction might be to keep it, doing so could land you in legal trouble. Georgia has specific laws governing the theft of lost or mislaid property and understanding them is...
There are various reasons why you’d return an item you’ve purchased in a store for a refund. Perhaps you’re suffering from buyer’s remorse. If it was an article of clothing, maybe the item didn’t quite fit you as you thought it initially would. Or perhaps the item...
As consumers, it’s easy to take the convenience of barcodes for granted. They allow for faster checkout since instead of manually keying in each item’s price and code, a cashier can scan the barcode label to generate the information. It also ensures that each item’s...
Online shopping might not be a completely new concept, but there’s no denying that it exploded in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. E-commerce continues to be a huge trend post-pandemic; according to estimates, 75% of Americans receive at least one package...
Theft is not necessarily a circumstance when a person takes an item by force. Other situations occur where a person legally acquires something from another individual but uses the property for unauthorized purposes. Georgia law refers to this action as conversion by...
Theft can turn your life upside down and put you in a place you never imagined. You might lose the trust of people you love and face an uphill battle of legal repercussions and a bad reputation. Understanding the truth about theft may enlighten you and give you the...